Assam BJP aims to collect Rs 12 crore from party workers to help flood-affected people: CM Sarma
Kamrup, July 26
Assam State BJP has planned to conduct a massive exercise to extend a helping hand to the flood-affected people of the state and has targeted to collect Rs 12 crore from the party workers.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that Assam State BJP has planned to collect Rs 12 crore from the party workers and will distribute 2 lakh Mekhela-Chador for women, 2 lakh clothes for children who have been affected in the devastating flood in the state.
"Today we listened to PM Mann Ki Baat at Azara Taluk area along with local people. Today is Kargil Vijay Diwas and I pay my tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil war. I also pay my tributes to Assam's son Captain Jintu Gogoi, who was also martyred in the Kargil war," Sarma said, speaking to the media.
"From the government side, what we have tried to do and we will continue to do. I appeal to all BJP workers of Assam to get involved in flood relief operations. From the Assam State BJP, we have decided to provide 2 lakh Mekhela-Chador to 2 lakh women and clothes to 2 lakh children who have been affected by the flood. We will have to be needed Rs 12 crore for it. I appeal to the BJP karyakartas who want to donate below Rs 2000 to give the amount to their local MLAs and those who want to donate above Rs 2000 can deposit their cheques to the party's account number and we will give the account number on social media," he said.
He further said that, "We have targeted to collect Rs 12 crore for it. BJP karyakartas will help to collect this amount. BJP karyakartas from various parts of Assam and outside Assam have assured us to help us. We are very much hopeful that within the next 4-5 days we will be able to collect this amount and to help the flood-affected people of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, and Jorhat districts."
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday provided a grim update on the flood situation in the state, confirming that the death toll has risen to 66.
Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister also announced a massive relief drive spearheaded by the State BJP to provide essential clothing to those affected in the worst-hit districts.
Speaking on the casualties, CM Sarma stated, "So far, 66 persons, including one person in Guwahati Urban, have died in floods in the state."
— ANI
Reader Comments
At least they are doing something. The flood situation is terrible and 66 lives lost is heartbreaking. If every party worker contributes even Rs 500, this target is achievable. But I hope the distribution is transparent and reaches the real victims.
This is a nice initiative, but it raises questions. Why should party workers be the ones funding relief? Shouldn't the government's disaster management fund cover this? I hope this isn't just a way to show off BJP's reach while the actual work is delayed.
Proud of CM Sarma for taking charge. The gesture of distributing Mekhela-Chador to women and clothes to children is culturally sensitive. But I hope the fund collection is voluntary, not forced on karyakartas. Forced donations are not good for any party.
This feels like a PR stunt. Floods happen every year in Assam, and every year we see political parties making big announcements but the relief is slow. 12 crore is a lot, but will it really reach the ground? I'll believe it when I see it.
Respect for the Kargil Vijay Diwas tribute and remembering Captain Jintu Gogoi. That aside, 66 deaths is a huge tragedy. I hope the collection target is met quickly. The affected people need immediate help, not political speeches.
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